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JackG · 01-03-2006, 05:04 PM

I had my tires road force balanced last week, and while it was up on the lift I took a look around. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I spotted a torn inner CV boot. The local independant Porsche shop ordered a boot kit, and I took it in today.

They called me this afternoon to tell me that the other inner boot also had a split in it, and they suggested doing all four while we are in there. Now here's the kicker... they want 10 hours labor to do the job!

I agree with doing all four, but 10 hours? They are basing this on talking to another garage that just did one, and they said that it was a real PITA. Reading this thread makes me wonder about that... maybe they are padding their estimate just in case? They said they had never done one on a Boxster, just plenty on 911s.

At this point I'm looking around for the required 3/4" breaker bar and torque wrench. I'm pretty sure I'll just do this job myself. My shop is still under construction, but it is dried in and I could do it without the lift that's planned in a couple of months.

Is there any other updates to this thread, or does anyone have any other info that could help?

Does that new repair manual cover removing the rear axles and replacing the CV boots?

Thanks!

01-03-2006, 05:04 PM	#5
JackG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 530	Tell me more, I'm in trouble! I had my tires road force balanced last week, and while it was up on the lift I took a look around. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I spotted a torn inner CV boot. The local independant Porsche shop ordered a boot kit, and I took it in today. They called me this afternoon to tell me that the other inner boot also had a split in it, and they suggested doing all four while we are in there. Now here's the kicker... they want 10 hours labor to do the job! I agree with doing all four, but 10 hours? They are basing this on talking to another garage that just did one, and they said that it was a real PITA. Reading this thread makes me wonder about that... maybe they are padding their estimate just in case? They said they had never done one on a Boxster, just plenty on 911s. At this point I'm looking around for the required 3/4" breaker bar and torque wrench. I'm pretty sure I'll just do this job myself. My shop is still under construction, but it is dried in and I could do it without the lift that's planned in a couple of months. Is there any other updates to this thread, or does anyone have any other info that could help? Does that new repair manual cover removing the rear axles and replacing the CV boots? Thanks!